Tales Of Lundy
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With a favourable forecast, we set out to explore our homeland – the Shipping Forecast area known as Lundy. Dive in to explore stories about Cornwall’s maritime connection by Finisterre Ambassador Mike Lay, a conversation with artist, athlete and ocean lover Holly Bendall, and dive into the history of The Shipping Forecast and how it inspired our brand to come into being.
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An ancient coastline peppered with hidden coves and rugged headlands, Cornwall’s peninsula offers endless possibilities to connect with the sea.
Meeting Jazz off the train in Penzance, the crew was joined by Siri and immediately headed to the harbour wall to avail themselves of the cool, clear waters. Restored by the immersion we gathered at camp to share stories into the night.
Stories of the season
The Broadcast
Holly Bendall: Carved Out
We talked to Artist Holly Bendall about life, action sports and how her sculptures try to connect people to the sea.
The Broadcast
Gentle Seas of the Midnight Hour
Cornishman, Ambassador Mike Lay, explores tales from Lundy; from its importance to seafarers to its adoption by British surfers.
The Broadcast
What is the Shipping Forecast?
From keeping mariners safe at sea, to inspiring our own name, we dive into the history and legacy of the Shipping Forecast.
Holly Bendall
From studio to shoreline we spent the day with athlete and artist Holly Bendall – talking about her sculpture work, her reverence for the ocean and how being near it continues to inspire her artistic practice.
“I can't even go a few days without going in the sea. It's like a recharge, a re-balance.”
Holly Bendall, Surfer, Sculptor and Artist
“Whatever the Shipping Forecast means to any given individual, its spell is as strong and seductive as ever.”
Mike Lay, Finisterre Ambassador
Home to tales of shipwrecks and smugglers, of sirens and selkies, we followed the paths west to explore at the very edge of the land.
Guided by Mike’s intimate knowledge of the place that raised him, we explored rugged headlands off the beaten path to find respite from the crowds, with hidden coves waiting to wash away the heat of the day.
Invigorated by the adventure, we donned wetsuits and grabbed boards, sharing waves at the western tip of these land.
United by a love of the ocean and everything it gives us, we set our sights on the season ahead, filled with hope and anticipation for what’s to come...
INSPIRING A LIFE IN AND AROUND THE SEA...
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